UK Design Manager

THE COMPANY
We are proud to be working alongside Brand Access Solutions, the UK's largest and leading provider of scaffolding and hybrid access solutions.
Working on some of the country's most exciting, cutting-edge construction and infrastructure projects, Brand Access Solutions are proud to be playing a part in 'Building Britain', nationwide – working collaboratively with the best main contractors in the sector.
JOB PURPOSE
To lead and manage a team of qualified design engineers, providing expert design and engineering guidance to support both operations and business development functions. The role involves driving technical excellence, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions that align with organisational objectives and project requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provision of workable, practical and economic engineered solutions with accurate calculations within the deadline required.
* Production of clear and accurate drawings, which maximise the businesses’ chance of winning the Customer’s work.
* Compliance with legislative and Company policies and requirements on health and safety.
* Assess customer’s requirements through site visits and /or the customer’s schedule to provide a value engineered solution.
* Produce drawings to customer requirements or by converting estimating drawings, providing accurate calculations, ensuring drawings comply with legislative and company requirements and procedures.
* Attend customer meetings to present solutions and discuss proposals
* Provide briefings on drawings to the operations team.
* Provide advice and support during erection process on engineering issues.
* Oversee the erection process from an engineering viewpoint including conducting site visits to inspect complex structures to ensure they are constructed to drawing/design.
* Ensure that designs are in line with health and safety, produced with safety of erection and any perceived hazards clearly identified and noted on drawings.
* Revise drawings or advice if required according to changes in the customer specification or site conditions.
* Ensure that all administrative tasks are carried out efficiently.
* Ensure familiarisation with best practice and industry guidance and implement as appropriate.
* Provide support in the training and coaching of new members of the design team.
* Support and promote team culture and company values.
QUALIFICATIONS & KEY REQUIREMENTS
* Degree in Civing Engineering or Structural Engineering.
* Relevant experience of construction design, including Access Scaffolding.
* Proven track record in leading high-performance engineering teams.
* Strong AutoCAD skills (essential).
* Revit 3D experience (preferable).
* Willingness to respond positively to new challenges faced by the business and to be willing to learn new skills for personal career development.
* Flexible attitude to working hours allows the business to meet its customer commitments and business targets.
WHAT'S ON OFFER?
* A highly competitive base salary complimented by excellent company benefits.
* Opportunity to work on some of the UK's most cutting-edge construction and infrastructure projects.
Please note: This role can be based from the Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow or Edinburgh office subject to willingness to travel nationwide as part of the role